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With a wireless connection, your PC can connect wirelessly to a network printer. In addition, you can set up your PC in a location where no phone line or cable connection exists. Outfitting your desktop to a wireless Internet connection is very easy. Just follow these simple steps and you'll be surfing the net wirelessly in a matter of minutes. Find out if wireless Internet reception exists where your computer is located. If you're located very close to a W-iFi hotspot, like a coffee shop, you may be able to use this network to get wireless Internet for desktop PCs. Also, some apartment complexes and college dorms have free wireless Internet. Your neighbors may have wireless Internet too, which you can ask them if you can use. Buy a wireless network adapter for your desktop. You can obtain an adapter from most electronic stores. Be sure to get a wireless adapter with the proper strength, which depends on how far you are from the wireless hotspot. The easiest adapters to install are those that just plug into an available USB port. Set up your wireless Internet for your desktop PC according to the instructions that came with the wireless adapter. The usual procedure is to plug the wireless adapter into an available USB port. Windows will install the appropriate driver. After your PC recognizes the wireless adapter, select the "Connections" icon in the taskbar (represented by vertical bars). A list of available connections will appear. Select the desired connection. If you are prompted for a password, enter the appropriate password. Click "Connect." You are subsequently connected to a wireless network. Launch your browser and enjoy surfing the Internet wirelessly. If you are the owner of the wireless network, secure your wireless network with a password. To do so, navigate to the "Start" menu and select the "Control Panel." Then select "Network and Internet" and "Network and Sharing Center." Click "Change adapter settings" in the left pane. Double-click the icon of the appropriate wireless connection. The Wireless Network Connection status window appears. Click the "Wireless Properties" button. Select the "Security" tab and select an encryption type from the drop-down selection. Enter a password in the Network security key field. Make sure that the password matches the router settings. Press "OK" when done. Get a wireless internet router for your Internet connection if there is no wireless Internet already in your area. You can buy these online, or at electronic stores. You'll need to set up your router using the accompanying instructions and your own Internet service provider. This is best in a home with multiple computers. Hope this helps

Desktop computers are not known for their wireless connectivity, but it is possible to make yours one that is.

Wireless network adapters, which enable your desktop to pick up wireless Internet signals, come in a variety of forms, and are all fairly easy to install.

Once you have one installed, getting online wirelessly is almost effortless.

Choose the network adapter that is right for you.

The easiest network adapters to connect do so via USB, but if you have limited USB ports on your desktop, you may want to try another option.

There are also network adapters that plug into your Ethernet port, but if you want to use that port for a landline connection you have, and wireless is your backup, then this also may not work for you.

If that is the case, you can buy an add-in card, which fortunately for Dell owners is very easy to install.

Dell computers are designed to be opened and have add-in cards installed without the use of screwdrivers; check your manual for details.

Install the network adapter and any included software.

The adapter will usually come with a software CD with a notice to run the CD either before or after you have plugged in or installed your adapter.

Go through the setup steps on the CD, click "Finish" when it is complete, and your wireless network adapter should then be activated and ready to receive wireless signals.

Click the notification that pops up letting you know that wireless networks are available; or, if there is no notification, go "Start > Connect To" and all available networks will be displayed.

Double-click on the logo for the network you want to connect to and enter the security key if it is a secure network.

(If you set the network up, you should have the security key saved somewhere with your network settings.

If you are connecting to a nearby hotspot, you will need to ask the permission of whoever set up the connection and obtain the security key from that person.)

Select "Home," "Work" or "Public Location" when prompted to designate what type of network connection this is.

You will then be asked if you want your computer to remember this computer and start it automatically in the future.

If you plan to use this connection regularly, it is a good choice to check the boxes next to both options so that the connection will always be available and you won't have to enter a security key for it again.

Get a usb flash drive and go to the library or a computer hooked to the Internet, and download the installation software from the Netgear site.Then plug that usb flash drive into the computer and install the netgear wireless adapter.

Solution one : Get PCI wireless adapter which you will insert in an empty PCI slot inside your computer.

Solution 2. Buy a USB wireless adapter, which you plug in a USB port.However, if my memory serves me right, that particular HP pavillion is 5 or 6 years old, and it does support USB 2.0, just USB 1.1

My advice to you is to buy a USB 2.0 PCI card to be installed in an empty PCI slot )or in the one occupied by the firewire )if not needed). This card will provide 4 or 5 USB 2.0 adapters. Then buy a USB wireless adapter, which you will be able to use with other computers.

The instructions are on the CD that should have come with your adapter. Few companies supply anything in print now; the manual is usually in a pdf file.

Put the CD in and start the installation program. It will probably start automatically, in fact. The program will guide you through whatever steps you need to follow. Usually it's just a matter of installing the required drivers, maybe restarting your system, then plugging in the adapter.

Once the adapter is installed, you run the connection software, pick your network from the list it will show you, enter any security passphrase your network requires, and you're wirelessly connected. You may also need to configure wireless operation on your router if that hasn't been done yet.

A wireless USB adapter is a simple device that connects
to an open USB port on your computer or laptop, allowing you to connect
wirelessly to a network that is within range. They come with different
connection speeds, ranges and security protection allowing you to
connect to the Internet and use email servers, without complicated
setups. Installing USB adapters to a computer is a simple task that
anyone can perform. With just a few steps, you can access wireless network
where there is one.
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Instructions

Step 1
Research around before purchasing a wireless USB adapter.
There are many different networking companies such as Belkin, Netgear
and Linksys (see links in Resources). Compare prices and features such
as speed in megabytes per second (mbps). Look for wireless USB adapters
with a compliance of IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g. These options give
you increased security on your network.

Step 2
Plug your purchased USB into a USB port on your computer.
Depending on the chosen model, you may have an installation CD. Place
your installation CD into the CD-ROM on your computer, and follow the
setup instructions to install the wireless USB drivers. Some adapters
will install automatically.

Step 3
Locate the wireless icon on the lower right of your computer
screen. If there is an "X" marked on it, use the manual that comes with
your purchased wireless USB adapter to configure it properly. The
wireless icon usually lights up when a wireless connection point is
detected.

4 steps to set up your home wireless network
1.Choose your wireless equipment
The first step is to make sure that you have the equipment you need. As you're looking for products in stores or on the Internet, you might notice that you can choose equipment that supports three different wireless networking technologies: 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. We recommend 802.11g, because it offers excellent performance and is compatible with almost everything.Shopping list
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Broadband Internet connection
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Wireless router
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A computer with built-in wireless networking support or a wireless network adapter

A wireless router
The router converts the signals coming across your Internet connection into a wireless broadcast, sort of like a cordless phone base station. Be sure to get a wireless router, and not a wireless access point.A wireless network adapter
Network adapters wirelessly connect your computer to your wireless router. If you have a newer computer you may already have wireless capabilities built in. If this is the case, then you will not need a wireless network adapter. If you need to purchase an adapter for a desktop computer, buy a USB wireless network adapter. If you have a laptop, buy a PC card-based network adapter. Make sure that you have one adapter for every computer on your network.Note: To make setup easy, choose a network adapter made by the same vendor that made your wireless router. For example, if you find a good price on a Linksys router, choose a Linksys network adapter to go with it. To make shopping even easier, buy a bundle, such as those available from D-Link, Netgear, Linksys, Microsoft, and Buffalo. If you have a desktop computer, make sure that you have an available USB port to plug the wireless network adapter into. If you don't have any open USB ports, buy a hub to add additional ports.
2.Connect your wireless router
Since you'll be temporarily disconnected from the Internet, print these instructions before you go any further.
First, locate your cable modem or DSL modem and unplug it to turn it off.
Next, connect your wireless router to your modem. Your modem should stay connected directly to the Internet. Later, after you've hooked everything up, your computer will wirelessly connect to your router, and the router will send communications through your modem to the Internet.
Next, connect your router to your modem:

You will need a wireless adapter for the other computer. You can get an
external wireless USB adapter to connect to your wireless network. Simply plug
it in and install the software. There will be a tutorial on the procedure which
should include how to set encryption to keep nearby wireless networks from
spying on you.

If you do not have an unused USB port, you can connect a USB hub
to add additional ports or install an
internal adapter instead. If your computer has an available slot, purchase a
wireless internal network adapter, and then open the packaging and
read the instructions. Insert the CD that comes with the adapter in your
computer, and follow the manufacturer's instructions to install the necessary
software.

is the wireless network adapter driver installed on your pc? if its properly installed you have to reconfigure the wireless network adapter to your belkin router.wireless usb adapter should obtain the ip address from your belkin router